Horsing Around

I saw an edited version of this Three Stooges short on MeTV just now. It seems Moe, Larry, and Joe's pet horse Birdie (who like Mister Ed talks) is missing her soul mate who's about to be sent to the glue factory. So the boys try to rescue him. I found this funny enough with all the physical gags employed mostly throughout. Among the supporting cast is Emil Sitka who appeared a lot with them from the late '40s through the '60s when the Stooges did features and Joe DeRita replaced Joe Besser. Don't know why this short was cut. Maybe for time in the slot it was in. Anyway, if you're not too discriminating concerning what Stooges short to watch, Horsing Around isn't too bad.

Grade ZZZZ and from 1 to 10? I'd give it about a -5000! It's a stupid concept even for the Stooges to even consider but a contract is a contract and stinko script or not they had to do it. This is the very germ that killed off the whole studio system in the 1950's. Big stars like Cagney, Bogart, Edward G. Robinson actually preferred not working as opposed to starring in just any kind of muck script they were handed. And Columbia being less and less interested in producing two reel comedies must have thought that they'd not only kill short comedies off but the Stooges careers as well. And with a 300 pound blubbering blubber ball like Joe Besser included as a "third stooge", it was like dragging Dracula out into the very light of day. A Sure killer. This short is not to be taken as any serious example of Stooge comedy by any stretch of the imagination. This short is more like a first draft of Sesame Street or Romper Room. Strictly for the 1 to 4 year old type of audience. Shame on you Moe and Larry! You should have sued Columbia for violation of "artistic integrity" or something or just gone on strike.

The plot is silly, even for the stooges. I can barely sit through this one.

This is the second worst stooge short. It is also a follow-up to "Hoofs And Goofs". The plot makes no sense especially since in the original, "Hoofs And Goofs" the end turned out to be a dream, but in this one, its real life. Plus, the plot about a talking horse is extremely stupid, and I knew this one was a stinker when I saw the horse rock her baby in the cradle! Once again, Besser is his annoying self, and even though he actually does get some punishment(mostly from Larry)this episode is still poorly written and there are only two parts that are mildly funny. Plus, the funniest one here isn't any of the stooges, it is supporting actor Emil Sitka. Overall, a terrible episode.

Rating: D-

The Three Stooges has always been some of the many actors that I have loved. I love just about every one of the shorts that they have made. I love all six of the Stooges (Curly, Shemp, Moe, Larry, Joe, and Curly Joe)! All of the shorts are hilarious and also star many other great actors and actresses which a lot of them was in many of the shorts! In My opinion The Three Stooges is some of the greatest actors ever and is the all time funniest comedy team!

One of the most different Three Stooges shorts is Horsing Around. In this short are Emil Sitka, Harriet Tarlor, Harriette Tarler, and Tony The Wonder Horse. The acting by these actors are good especially by Sitka Tony The Wonder Horse. There are many funny scenes here that I think most Three Stooges fans will love! In My opinion this one of the most different Three Stooges shorts. I recommend this one!